26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday began proceedings to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, for alleged gross misconduct. The lawmakers, who are loyal to the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, in a notice of impeachment, dated March 14, 2025 and addressed to…
The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS In Nigeria (ASHWAN), says it is restrategising to reduce stigmatisation against people living with the virus. The National Coordinator of the association, Mrs Esther Hindi, stated this while interacting with journalists after a stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin Kebbi. Hindi explained that the meeting was organised to provide the…
Violent confrontations between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have erupted near the El Shajara armored corps military base, leading to a concerning escalation of tensions. According to eyewitnesses in Khartoum, the clashes commenced early in the morning and lasted until noon on Wednesday. Notably, the Air Force conducted sorties…
Yinka Ade-Aluko, Founder of Cinema234, says President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiatives will enhance job creation, youth engagement and empowerment in the creative industry. Ade-Aluko, who is also Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Doodle -Film Hub, who said this call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, added that the initiatives had greater impact…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 66 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs which were seized by operatives of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to safeguarding press freedom and advancing the journalism profession in Nigeria. Shettima gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that President Tinubu has always…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will leave Tehran for the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday, marking his first foreign trip since taking office in late July, local media reported. During the visit, Pezeshkian is expected to hold meetings with high-ranking Iraqi officials and sign several cooperation agreements and security memoranda. Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad-Kazem Al-e…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday headed to the White House on a perilous mission to persuade Donald Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish. Trump had earlier attack South Africa’s land reform law aimed at redressing the injustices of apartheid and its genocide court case against Israel. He…
Labour unions, academics, lawyers and civil society groups in Nigeria have condemned a proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders, warning that the move would heighten public frustration amid worsening economic conditions. The Ebonyi State branch of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and other stakeholders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
Chelsea Football Club of London defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has stated that playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria is a decision he is considering for the future. Adarabioyo stated this on Wednesday in Philadelphia, U.S. during the post-match news conference after Chelsea defeated one of African representatives at the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup….
